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November 7, 2020
by Simone

Launching a business in Bali during covid
Accommodation, Bali business, Education, expat family, Family, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, Uncategorized

October 30, 2020
by Simone

Family villas in Bali
Accommodation, Babies, Bali business, Education, expat family, Family, Finance, gap year, How to, Indonesia, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, Money, Planning, Restaurants, Retire in Bali, School, The Day's Office, Travel guide, Travel Tips, Uncategorized, Vacation, Villas, villas, Visas, Working

October 15, 2020
by Simone

A plastic free Bali for this family
Accommodation, Babies, Bali business, Education, expat family, Family, Finance, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, Planning, School, Uncategorized, Villas, villas, Visas, Working

October 2, 2020
by Simone

Surfing in bali for 15 years and raising 4 boys
Accommodation, Bali business, Education, expat family, Family, gap year, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, School, Uncategorized, Villas, Visas, Working

September 7, 2020
by Simone

Australian family building an inspiring eco village in Ubud
Accommodation, Education, expat family, Family, gap year, How to, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, School, Travel Tips, Uncategorized, Villas, villas, Visas, Working

September 7, 2020
by Simone

Meet the American family on sabbatical living in ubud

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I love watching the Balinese culture and way of li

I love watching the Balinese culture and way of life appear in front of you anytime, anywhere!

This was taken through the car window one afternoon near Gianyar on the way to visiting the Green School.

My son was playing in an inter-school volleyball competition and his school was going to play against the Green School at their campus.

We actually arrived late because we had to stop for this ceremony to end! You can hear my son not happy about that too!

Inspired to move to a Bali? Send me a DM if you would like to hear more.

Are you thinking about starting a business in Bali

Are you thinking about starting a business in Bali?

Emma and her husband just did that - four weeks ago! Pavilion Surf Club Bali in Legian is just like your surf club in the Gold Coast, open breakfast, lunch and dinner with great entertainment along with the perfect sunset!

This is their second business in Bali and they have been living there for 8 years, raising their two daughters.

Plus they have no intention of moving back to Australia for a very long time.

Bali is an exciting place to set up a business. DM if this is something you are considering too.

For some families moving to Bali isnt always the p

For some families moving to Bali isnt always the place they choose to relocate to.
In this case, Damia and his family were looking at other Asian countries including Bali and needed to get some solid comparisons.

My advice and service has done this for other families also looking for different needs and outcomes.

Bali isn’t always for everyone but talking it through and reading my resources has helped make these decisions even easier for people.

Send me a DM if you would like to receive my consulting packages to make a big difference in your decision-making too.

The choice and style of villas in Bali are a dream

The choice and style of villas in Bali are a dream come true! For the last 10 years, Emily and her partner created a villa rental business called Family Bali Villas. (Interview link in BIO) They offer incredible holiday villa rentals specifically for families and large groups all around Bali and beyond.

Looking at these villas will definitely get you excited about living in Bali!
However, long-term villa rentals are completely different to holiday rentals and can be a mind field as anyone can be an agent, to top it off there is an unwritten rule is to pay a year’s rent up front!

Therefore, to avoid any heartache I have created a huge checklist for things to consider when renting a long term villa in Bali with so many things you wouldn't know until you have lived there and experienced villa life.

Advising on safety, location and the neighbourhood comes hand in hand with renting a villa and if you have never been to Bali you will be very confused even when looking on Google Maps.

So to get the villa checklist and further tips and resources send me an email to hello@ouryearinbali.com or DM.

This is a favourite memory I would love to share w

This is a favourite memory I would love to share with you and what an experience Bali can give to our children!

I took the kids out of school mid-week and created an excursion of a lifetime!

We drove 2 hours to visit the ancient Balinese village called Tenganan Pegringsingan (about 5 minutes from the sleepy beach side town of Candi Dasa).

It is also a part of the Bali Aga region where the indigenous people of Bali live.

Our family driver Putu is from this special village that is different to the rest of Bali. Here we got to experience the biggest yearly tradition of the village and witness him fight in a war dance ceremony called Perang Pandan.

In his two fights he gets lashes from the sharp thorns of Pandan leaves and he is hurt with bloody scratches on his back, arm and stomach. Yet surprisingly, he shows no pain and has a smile on his face the whole time. It must help drinking the local alcoholic beverage beforehand called Tuak (made from fermented coconut) which I had a taste of back at his Uncle's house - an acquired taste!

We learnt this ceremony signifies a mass coming-of-age ritual, dedicated to the Hindu god of war and the sky, Indra.

Apart from watching the numerous fights we walked around the village which had a carnival-like atmosphere! A wooden ferris wheel, games, coloured roosters, music, food and more.

The kids will never forget this day and I am so glad for the opportunity too.

ZERO...WASTE... BALI...this beautiful island does

ZERO...WASTE... BALI...this beautiful island does face a plastic problem and people like Siljvia are educating the locals and expats how we can live a more sustainable life one small change at a time.

Her stores show Bali how to shop consciously and how important it is for us to change our mindset because we are all part of the solution.

Living in Bali since 2011 we talk about her businesses in Bali and family life..link to interview in bio.

🌏I love helping families around the world move

🌏I love helping families around the world move to Bali and make their dreams come true!

🌴Families who have been to Bali dozens of times to those who have never been at all appreciate and understand all the practicalities an expat needs to know not a tourist.

🧐I share budgets, expenses, living resources, contacts and support. I love to fast track your pre planning and settling in period.

✔️Send me a DM if you think Bali 2021 is on the cards!

For those who live in Western Australia, they like

For those who live in Western Australia, they like to call Bali their tropical playground, with a flight time of less than 4 hours.

Today we talk to Amber from Perth who moved to Bali for 15 years!

She followed her then boyfriend (now husband) and together they raised their four young active boys in Bali.

They moved back to Australia last year but look forward to a part-time life in Bali when COVID settles back down.

Link to this great interview in BIO above.

Thinking Bali might feature in your 2021 plans but don't know the living practicalities and expenses as an expat?

No worries, I am here to help!

Just send me a DM and let’s chat.

Love seeing the children get so much out of life e

Love seeing the children get so much out of life experiences when living away. One of the many benefits of living in Bali is the proximity to exploring nearby islands and cities. Love these memories of the kids horse riding in Lombok (40 minutes by plane) and making their own batik designs in Yogyakarta (1hour 15 minutes by plane).

Besides Bali of course, where is your children’s favourite place in Indonesia?

🌴 BALI GOALS RIGHT HERE! 🌴 Imagine living i

🌴 BALI GOALS RIGHT HERE! 🌴

Imagine living in Bali for 5 years. 😍

Your children go to the Green School and you are building and creating the ultimate sustainable living business in Ubud and beyond!

A must read interview with Cara and her family. Thank you for sharing your inspiring Bali life with us.
LINK in BIO.

WATCH TIME! Usually I do the interviewing but this

WATCH TIME! Usually I do the interviewing but this time it was me who was being interviewed. Thanks to Josh @expatseverywhere for asking all the great questions an expat needs to know when moving to Bali. We talk about cost of living, pros and cons, insurance, visas and more.
Watch here (or in bio) https://bit.ly/36nnkBE

P.S This is my favourite photo taken in our gang in the Umalas during kite season.

Where would you like to spend a sabbatical year?

Where would you like to spend a sabbatical year?

Caitlin and her family from the US are doing one right now in Ubud!

Even during COVID they have continued to make this once-in-a-lifetime experience happen and it is beautiful to see how deeply the family has embraced the Balinese culture and way of life.

Thank you Caitlin for sharing your expat story with us. Link in BIO.